David Makin

David Makin, the Executive Director of the Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety, dives into the launch of a groundbreaking database aimed at tracking police use of force across Washington. He discusses the critical need for transparency in law enforcement and how this data can foster community trust and inform meaningful policy changes. Makin highlights the influence of social justice movements on this initiative and emphasizes the importance of standardized data to analyze policing practices effectively and enhance public safety.